Shilpa Chinta by Ganesh Pyne [Hardcover]

Timeframe: 1975 to 1995.

During this period, artist Ganesh Pyne wrote a series of illustrated letters to a friend living abroad. In these intimate correspondences, he shared his thoughts and reflections on contemporary society, history, art, culture, modernity, politics, and the creative world. These letters offer a rich repository of historical insights from that time, along with a remarkable unveiling of the artist’s inner world and creative identity. This unpublished collection of letters is invaluable for understanding the depth of a great artist.

Ganesh Pyne

Born in 1937 in Kolkata, Ganesh Pyne received his formal art education at the Government College of Art, Kolkata. A leading figure of the post-independence generation, he played a pioneering role in reshaping Indian art while staying deeply connected to the country’s artistic heritage. Honored with numerous national and international accolades, Pyne’s works have represented India in major global exhibitions, solidifying his place as a significant figure on the world art stage.

This is his first published book, where the vast landscape of time and place comes alive through a seamless blend of his brushstrokes and written words—an extraordinary dialogue between his art and his thoughts.